The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-01-27

United States for the term OF Six years. and II
further appears that Cushman X Davis did re-
ceive a majority OF all the votes cast in each
house, majority of all its members being pres.
ent, and voting by viva voce vote. l. there
fore. declare Cushman X. Davis to have been
duly elected a member OF the senate of the
United States for the full term of six years from
and after the 4th day OF March, 1897.
When the speaker had finished the brilliant
assemblage made up OF the famous political
leaders of the state, and set off by the pres
ence of society leaders AZ prominent as mes
danes NJ erriam and Cross and the families
of many OF the members broke out into loud
applause Gov. McGill clapped his hands
heartily, while Senator Ward chuckled until
he shook. The Gilman and Mcmillan fac
tons now no more) were just as hearty as
the rest in giving this unstinted testimonial
Everybody wanted to applaud at this
luncture and were permitted to- Tn
speaker appointed Messrs. Edwards. Bjorge
and Warren a committee to call on Mr.
Davis and escort him to the house In t
few moments they returned with him, anG
as they walked up the center aisle, there was
much capping of hands. Mr. Buffum in
troduced him to the speaker, and the latter
in time presented him TO the Joint assem-
bly,, He appeared calm and collected, and
without hesitation spoke as follows:
MI DpedhGT, anu Representatives.
You have informed me through your COMMITTEE
that l have been elected to represent, in TART,
this commonwealth in tie senate of the UniteG
States; and l appear. at your invitation and il
obedience to custom to acknowledge the honoI
which you have conferred upon me. l than
you. and through YOU l thank the peopl
OF this state for their choice. 1t fulfiIs
aspiration which, in an honorable form
has in some degree directed my studio
and thought accept the office, in {
nope that the expectations which generous
constituency may entertain will not be wholly
disappointed. on will permit ME to say tina;
the unanimity with which great party has Sc
lected me for this office makes me fear that toe
much Is required of me. and burdens me witt
that ditfidence which any man ought to feel uu-
der such circumstances. The restrictions o;
this occasion do not permit any elaborate state
ment OF political opinions; trust that such a
statement is not at all necessary. 1t has been
my ndeavor on all occasions to state nv con-
victions frankly. and / think that no sin
cere person who has heard me can have
misunderstood me. will say that, in INV
opinion, an unnecessary surplus OF public reve-
nue. is 4 political and economical evil. That the
revenues now collected by the federal govern
ment are too great. and that the true interests OF
the people require wise and careful revision
and reduction of indirect taxation. which will
not lessen the wages of labor or ure the indus
tries of the country. Ever since the year S73.
when the generous people of this state elected
me to the office of governor because stood at an
advanced point of thought, as an advocate of
their rights in the attempt to assert the power
aim to continue upon the logical line of such
principles, and 1 am persuaded that it is your
belief in this which has caused you to invest me
with this, the highest testimonial of your conf
dence. AS senator from this state shall con-
slider myself the servant of its people, bound to
protect their interests and TO respect their
wishes In my efforts to do this I bespeak for
myself their patience and considerable judgment,
assuring them that no effort of mine shall be
wanting to deserve their approval
THANKS TO THE PRESS.
can not let this occasion pass without &C
knoWledglng my obligation to my friends, and
especially TO the press of this state. That the
peoples voice spoke through this oracle of pop
ular opinion makes my obligation to it none the
less; and l here tender my thanks for an ad
vocacy which has so often spoken in the lam
guage of personal affection to touch my heart
and establish lasting resting place in my men,
or. The duties of a senator or represent alive
from this state will be Intimately led
with the new Northwest, of which Minnesota is
part 1t is now nearly thirty years since Mr..
Seward the most president of American states
men, stood upon the steps of this capitol and,
looking into the seeds of time, declared that he
spoke from place destined to be he center of a
great emnire. This, like other memorable utter
ances of that prophetic spirit, was received with
incredulity which has long since ceased and has
been succeeded by belief, as his prediction has
come to pass He stood where civilization then
stood, pausing upon her Western outEosts
to-day there Is not IN the Northwest a
frontier from which such prediction
could be made. That which he foresaw,
Mississippi to the Pacifc-Wa shngt on, Idaho
Montana and Dakota struggling in the trammels
OF an unjust pupi age The relations of Mime
sofa to these communities are of the most init
mote character and will continue to be so. The
empire of the Northwest was founded here, and,
for many years to come, the identity of interests
will make il the duty and interest of every citi-
zen of this state to labor for its ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
l esteem IL as one of the greatest privileges OF
my life to be called to position where, i'll some
degree. can assist in the deyolpment of that
n m n !
powerful component.
Repeating. gentlemen, my thanks for the
Aonor which you have conferred upon me, ]
] ledge my best endeavors to prove myself
worthy Of the esteem which the gift of such an
honor implies
The Joint session then adjourned, while
personal friends crowded around the new
senator, to grasp him by the hand and wish
him great success
SENATE.
\ communication from the governor was
received that he had signed the following
bills:
To build three bridges in Minneapolis on the
Mississippi river; to build bridge on the Mis-
sissippi river in St. Paul: prescribing the times
Tor holding court in the Twelfth judicial district
joint resolution requesting congress to support
the Interstate commerce bill: to iegaize the in
corporation of the village of Kenyon in Good
hue county; to empower the treasurer OF Randi
yohi county to deposit sinking fund to build a
court mouse. TO authorize washington TO issue
WaterwCrkS bonds.
BY Mr.. Goodrich-Proposing amendment to
section 1, article Z of the constitution to allow
women to vote. Referred TO special committee
of five
BY Mr.. Nachbar-To authorize the county
commissioners of Scott county to appropriate
money for clerk hire in Scott county. Passed.
By Mr.. Whiteman To lecalize certain certiti-
cat relating to chattel mortgages.
BY Mr.. Johnson-To amend section 3, chapter
81 Laws of 81, defining the rights and duties of
guardians in the management of property OF
wards.
By Mr.. Hayden-To authorize Winona county
to issue 5000 bonds to build court house.
The senate elections committee agreed
to seat Mr.. Truax from Dakota county.
The senate judiciary committee agreed to
report tavorably on Senator Goodrich's bill
giving married women the legal rights
House met at 10 a. m. The judiciary com
mittee reported
That the bill for postal rights for the insane
pass.
That the bill for liens upon material used in
construction, and placed to, secure wages due
pass.
tees of the peace be indefinitely postponed.
That the senate bill affecting he county com.
mittee of Yellow Medicine county be indefinitely
postponed
That the bill to incorporate the town of Lewis.
ton, Winona county, pass.
That the bill for the compulsory education OF
children 20 to the committee on education.
That the bill for the preservation of water
fowls in jackson county be applied to the Who'll.
state.
The committee on education reported in
favor of substituting county agents for dis
trict clerks to distribute state school text
books.
The special committee on suffering from
hail reported in favor of the state giving i'm
mediate help to the sufferers in Marshall
county.
Bills introduced:
Mr.. Elmquist--To regulate railroa d contract
as to grading and excavation.
Mr.. Sevatson-Relating to probate courts
Mr.. Sevatson-Providing for the holding Of
terms of court in the Thirteenth judicial district.
Mr.. Sevatson-Relatng to service fees for
domestic animals
Mr. Baker-That 1925, 900 he appropriated at
rate of $50, 900 per year for drainage in the he'd
river valley.
Mr. nickman-That tenure of term Of office OF
oil county officers, except judge of probate, be
four years, and only he to he eligible to re-
election.
Mr.. Manufacturing laborers a first lien on
logs, lumber eto,
The Legislative event of note yesterday
was the debate in the house for three hours
over House File No. 2, a bill introduced by
Mr.. Donnelly and entitled Gan act proposing